All Financial results articles – Page 221
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NewsHolland & Barrett like-for-likes up 2.3% in December
Holland & Barrett reported like-for-like sales up 2.3% in December as shoppers sought out health foods over the festive period.
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NewsSuperdrug Christmas like-for-likes up 1.7%
Superdrug has reported like-for-like sales up 1.7% over Christmas.
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NewsMulberry Christmas like-for-likes surge 70%
Luxury goods specialist Mulberry will beat profit expectations after a storming Christmas.
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NewsThe Conran Shop cashes in on pre-VAT rise spend
Upmarket retailer The Conran Shop has revealed a strong Christmas trading update as shoppers sought to beat the VAT increase.
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NewsEBay reports strong Christmas, led by fashion
Etail giant eBay has reported a strong fourth quarter in the UK. Sales rose 170%, led by fashion as sales of clothes, shoes and accessories outperformed.
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NewsLaura Ashley profits to beat expectations
Strong trading over Christmas means fashion and homewares business Laura Ashley now expects full year pre-tax profit to be “significantly higher” than previously expectated.
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NewsPrimark Christmas sales leap but rising cotton prices pose threat
Primark has reported first quarter sales up 12% year on year despite the snowy pre-Christmas weather, but warned that higher cotton prices are expected to affect margins.
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NewsCath Kidston appoints new managing director as sales surge 52%
Fashion and homewares specialist Cath Kidston has appointed former Habitat chief executive Mark Saunders as managing director and reported strong Christmas trading.
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NewsApple hits $26.7bn revenue after record iPad sales
Apple has posted a record revenue of $26.74bn (£16.69bn) for the quarter ending December 25, up from $15.7bn (£9.79bn) a year ago.
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NewsComet like-for-likes slump 7.3%
Electricals chain Comet has reported a slump in like-for-like sales of 7.3% over Christmas, hit by the bad weather and intense promotional activity.
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NewsBurberry third quarter sales up 27%
Burberry reported a 27% hike in revenue to £470m in the three months to December 31 with double digit growth across both their wholesale and retail sectors.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop Christmas like-for-likes up 2%
The Perfume Shop reported like-for-like sales up 2% for the four weeks to January 1, driven by classic fragrances and gift sets.
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NewsBoots UK December like-for-likes up 3.8%
Health and beauty giant Boots UK reported like-for-like retail sales up 3.8% in December, with fragrances and beauty electricals performing well.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop Christmas like-for-likes up 5%
The Original Factory Shop has reported like-for-like sales up 5% over the Christmas period with sales of outdoor products strong in the snow.
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NewsGoldsmiths-owner Aurum reports 'outstanding' Christmas
Jewellery group Aurum has reported an “outstanding” Christmas, helped by improved availability and ranging.
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NewsFlying Brands warns on profits
Home shopping group Flying Brands has issued a profit warning after disastrous disruption of Christmas trading as a result of the snow.
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M&Co’s sales weather the big freeze
Value retailer M&Co generated like-for-like growth over the eight weeks to Christmas Eve of 2.7% despite being “significantly” impacted by snow.
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NewsBrightHouse sees demand surge but stays cautious
Rent-to-own electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse has revealed a strong Christmas but cautioned that current trading has been tougher. Like-for-likes increased 9.8% in the 13 weeks to December 31, 2010.
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NewsPeacocks delivers full-year profits increase as shoppers trade down
Peacocks Group, the fashion retail group that operates value chain Peacocks and mature womenswear business Bonmarche, said that EBITDA and sales rose across the group last year.
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NewsGame like-for-like trend improves over Christmas
Game UK & Ireland like-for-likes have improved over the Christmas period, declining 0.5%.